Today in the News: Rapist released after 30-day prison sentence

News on the Montana rapist, Bud Selig and more.

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Posted Sep. 26, 2013 at 6:05 PM

Posted Sep. 26, 2013 at 6:05 PM

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Former high school teacher Stacey Rambold, 54, was released from prison today after serving a 30-day sentence for raping a 14-year-old girl. Rambold received the light sentence by a judge who made remarks that appeared to denigrate to the victim, who has since committed suicide. An appeal of the sentence is being sought, and a complaint was filed against the judge.

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“I am grateful to the owners throughout Major League Baseball for their unwavering support and for allowing me to lead this great institution. I thank our players, who give me unlimited enthusiasm about the future of our game. Together we have taken this sport to new heights and have positioned our national pastime to thrive for generations to come. Most of all, I would like to thank our fans, who are the heart and soul of our game.” - Statement by MLB commissioner Bud Selig, who announced he will retire at the end of the 2014 season. Selig has been commissioner since 1992.